Santa’s Route in Google Earth

December 21, 2005

A website called Travel by GPS has a web page dedicated to Tracking Santa. One of the cool things they have done is mapped out Santa’s route showing how he passes over 529 cities from midnight to midnight in one contiguous path.
So, get in the Christmas spirit and download Santa’s Route in Google Earth. You can click on the “Points” folder after it downloads and click on “Play Tour” to fly the entire path if you want (warning, this might take a while unless you have Santa Magic).

About Frank Taylor

Frank Taylor started the Google Earth Blog in July, 2005 shortly after Google Earth was released. He worked in 3D graphics for many years and was very impressed with this exciting product. Frank left in 2009 to circumnavigate the earth by sailboat as part of the Tahina Expedition.

Dear santa, I wanted a Lego Star Wars Ship. From Sarah: Dear Santa, I am glad I got to travel the world with you on the computer, I set out three cookies and a glass of milk for you myself. I learned on a movie that christmas is not about gettung presents but about the person who gave them to you and how much they love you. Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas Santa! Love Sarah and Andrew

Dear Santa, My little couin would like a dolly and my little sister wants American Girl doll stuff I for one would like anything. I know that the real reason for Christmas is to give gifts from the heart. You rock!

Dear Santa Clause,
I don’t mean to put pressure on you during your busiest time of year, but I am a only child and I need someone to talk to, someone to tell my feelings to, and I think that is you Santa. What I am about to tell you might shock you, but I think I can tell you anything,here it goes. I move alot which means I change schools all the time which is really hard and even more hard when your in middle school like I am. My parents do drugs and drink and fight I get scared a lot. The only time of the year that they don’t do that is on christmas. Please Santa make this the best christmas ever.
P.s
I am moving back to Bladen county so don’t forget me this year.
Your Friend,
Samantha Morrison

My little girl is called Pixie and is officially one of Santas helpers. When she is not helping santa, she tells me that she is one of gods angels, (and therefore does not have to tidy her room!!) She and her little sister Harli are so excited that they r running around the walls. I feel a late night and an early morning…..yawn. Hey, its Christmas…and I think that Im probably more excited than they are.
Signed, Big Kid, Lisa x

Dear Santa,
Lewis would like an electric Drum kit and some new shin pads but please make the rest a suprise! Thankyou love Lewis.
Dear Santa,
This year Sarah would like an iPod Touch, a Digital Camera and Laptop. I would also like some things from the Smiggle shop and a Pandora braclate. Please lets the rest be a suprise. Thankyou. from Sarah.

I hope Santa has a safe trip and he remembers I have been a good boy. Rudolf eat plenty of carrots. I hope you are coming to night.
I would like to have a Lego Police City, if possible.
Love Charlie xxx

Hi ST Nicolas
I don’t want the dog an I to open our presents before Xmas, so please come quickly because tempation is taking the better of us! I don’t mean to put any pressure on you but we are really desperate
from Byron Lumsden and Meg the dog
xxxxxxxxxxxxxsxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Santa,
I can’t wait to wake up tomorrow morning and see all my pressies. I have been good at times, sorry I am leaving out milk and biscuits for you.
Safe flying and don’t drink too much alcohol.
Love Erin xxxxxxx
Erin

Dear Santa, For Christmas I Would Like A Bike with pink wheels, A Barbie with brown hair, A Brat Doll which there feet stays on, A Teddy Bear that is pretty, A Pink Nintendo Ds , A Nintendo Wii but i want a blue one, A xBox 360 with 4 controllers, A Ps3 with 12 games inculeded, A Skate Board with changeable wheels, Some Dvds, Chocolate (only milk), A Dog, A Pet Lion Or A Tiger (im not really that fussy to be honest)
Cheers Mate

Dear Santa,I would really like a Ipod Touch for Christmas this year.Also I would like a Justice straitner and blowdryer.If you bring me those 3 things I will be happy and greatful. Sincerely your pal,
Madison Gaskin

Hi Santa,
I really don’t want any presents this year. I would really appreciate it if you could give my presents to someone who has been good this year and does not have much. Please, if possible, bring home all the soldiers overseas so they can spend Christmas with their families.
Have a safe flight, cookies and hot chocolate are waiting for you and carrots and sugar for the reindeer. Love to you, Mrs. Claus, and everyone at the north pole have a great Christmas.

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